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    A guide to Milwaukee-area tailors and shoe repair
    Save a few bucks and have that suit taken in or let out at an area tailor.  
    By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers

    Last updated Nov. 29, 2009 at 3:17 p.m.
    Tags: tailors, cobblers, shoemakers, alterations


    Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on Nov. 29, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.

    As the holiday season gets in full swing, most of us will most likely find that our suits, slacks and dresses may be getting a little ... snug.

    Sure, you can take advantage of deals at area stores, or you can save some money have get simple alterations done.

    At the same time, a pair of good shoes is an investment. A torn sole or broken heel is no reason to discard a perfectly good set of footwear, so why not take it to a local cobbler for a quick and inexpensive repair.

    Having old items fixed instead of replaced is becoming more and more commonplace as folks look to save money these days.

    Most large department stores and men's clothing shops do offer in-house alterations with the purchase of a new suit, slacks or sport coat. In addition, some area dry cleaners - like London Cleaners, for example - also provide shoe repair and alteration services.

    Here's a list of other area shops. And, as always, if you have your own that isn't mentioned here, share it with others using the Talkback feature below:

    TAILORS

    Edgewood Tailors
    3610 N. Oakland Ave.
    (414) 332-2389

    Fazio's Tailoring
    1027 E. Brady St.
    (414) 272-7170

    Hans Billerbeck Tailor Shop
    3118 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
    (414) 744-6040

    Hyde Park Tailors
    6738 W. Wells St.
    (414) 258-3892

    Joe's Tailor Shop
    6014 W. Lincoln Ave.
    (414) 541-8773

    Joe Vella's Custom Tailors
    1810 E. Capitol Dr.
    (414) 332-6200

    John's Shoe Services & Tailoring
    7506 W. Greenfield Ave.
    (414) 259-0380

    K's Bayside Tailor
    8828 N. Port Washington Rd.
    (414) 352-8322

    Lisbon Court Tailoring
    9320 W. Lisbon Ave. #2
    (414) 463-4520

    Mirjana's Tailoring
    7509 W. Oklahoma Ave.
    (414) 541-5554

    Natasha's Tailoring
    3803 N. Oakland Ave.
    (414) 906-0039

    Nick's Tailor Shop
    5532 W. Burnham St.
    (414) 383-6484

    One Stop Alterations
    161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
    (Inside the Grand Avenue)
    (414) 272-6572

    Tailor's Choice
    810 N. Old World 3rd St.
    (414) 277-0866

    The London Cleaners
    778 N. Milwaukee St.
    (414) 276-3010

    COBBLERS

    Bay Cobbler Shoe Repair
    3959 S. Howell Ave.
    (414) 482-0076

    Cobbler Shoe Service
    827 W. Oklahoma Ave.
    (414) 747-1154

    Jeff's Shoe Repair
    3438 N. 84th St.
    (414) 444-6500

    Old Towne Comfort Shoes & Repair
    806 N. 68th St.
    (414) 771-8190

    Schmittner Bros.
    7724 W. Burleigh
    (414) 871-7181

    Shorewood Shoe Repair Shop
    3815 N. Oakland Ave.
    (14) 962-6060

    Tommy's Shoe Repair
    8828 N. Port Washington Rd. #6
    (414) 228-8181

    Village Shoe Repair
    3830 N. Holton St.
    (414) 962-6287

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    Posted by StMegofMilwaukee on Dec. 1, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. (report)

    The London also does shoe work. I got a pair of boots resoled and patched up and they did a good job.

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    Posted by 1sharpmilwman on Dec. 1, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. (report)

    I have to say, the couple at The London have always been helpful with all my alterations. I have all my clothing altered at The London, as well as my clothes cleaned there. They have been there forever so that always stood out to me! Never knew that they did shoe repair though so I guess its a good thing to know! I have been to many cleaners locally who profess "alterations" and my pick out of all of them is The London hands down!

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    Posted by RideNoEvo on Dec. 1, 2009 at 2:14 a.m. (report)

    +1 for the cobbler on 8th and Oklahoma, real nice older guy that does great work. Also he has the big old machines which means that he can re-sole vibram lug sole boots . . . my work boots are going on 8+years now thanks to him

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    Posted by Harold12 on Nov. 30, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. (report)

    Where's a good place to get jeans tailored? I went to one place to get a pair of nice men's jeans tailored (won't say where), and they ruined them.

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    Posted by taylerbaby on Nov. 30, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. (report)

    Can anyone recommend a shoe repair shop that works on Birkenstocks? I used to get mine resoled and repaired at the Birkenstock Store in Brookfield but it is long gone.

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